Genre: Family, Drama, Romance
Director: Tyler Perry
Starring: Idris Elba, Gabrielle Union, Marsai Martin, Storm Reid, Tyler Perry
Studio: Lionsgate
Nearly two decades after touching hearts around the world, Tyler Perry returns with a long-awaited sequel that redefines what it means to be a father, a fighter, and a family. Daddy’s Little Girls 2 (2025) picks up years after Monty’s journey of struggle, redemption, and love — but this time, the fight hits closer to home.
Idris Elba reprises his powerful role as Monty, a man who once battled the system to keep his three daughters safe. Now, those little girls have grown into young women, navigating a world filled with its own dangers and temptations. Monty’s sacrifices have given them freedom — but as they step into adulthood, he must learn to protect them in a new way: by letting them live, love, and make mistakes of their own.
When Monty’s eldest daughter Sierra (Marsai Martin) returns home from college carrying a painful secret, and his youngest, Lena (Storm Reid), begins to lose faith in the family’s bond, Monty finds himself standing at the crossroads of past mistakes and present fears. At the same time, his rekindled relationship with Julia (Gabrielle Union) — the woman who once helped him believe in love again — forces him to confront the ghosts of the man he used to be.
As the Paine family faces new trials — from financial hardship to emotional loss — they discover that the greatest battles aren’t fought in the courtroom or on the streets, but within the heart.
Tyler Perry, both behind and in front of the camera, delivers a film that blends raw emotion with moments of laughter, warmth, and spiritual grace. Known for his gift of storytelling rooted in truth, Perry uses Daddy’s Little Girls 2 to explore what happens when the very things that once defined us — love, family, and faith — are tested beyond breaking point.
Through gripping performances and heartfelt writing, the film dives deep into the complexities of fatherhood, the resilience of Black families, and the unshakable power of forgiveness. Idris Elba once again commands the screen with quiet strength, while Gabrielle Union brings both tenderness and fire to her role as the woman who reminds Monty that healing isn’t weakness — it’s courage.
💔 “You can lose everything… and still have what matters most.”
With its soulful soundtrack, intimate storytelling, and the emotional depth only Tyler Perry can bring, Daddy’s Little Girls 2 (2025) is more than a sequel — it’s a love letter to fathers, daughters, and the unbreakable bonds that hold families together even through the storm.
✨ A story about grace, redemption, and the kind of love that never lets go — coming to theaters Fall 2025.
